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I'll never understand the argument that in a hunting situation at least that recoil is a significant factor in your ability to hit your target. Yes, after several shots on the bench while at the range you could start to develop a flinch and consistency will suffer. But I've never once felt the...

Well, you just successfully talked me out of an elk hunt. :LOL:

Mountain zebra in Namibia was by far my favorite

On my hunt in Namibia I had a long discussion with a group of PHs one night and all but one said Federal Fusion were their favorite. The other (younger PH) said he preferred Barnes TTSX.

I’d actually never heard of Pirate Ship but this is what’s on their website.

All sold pending payment. Thanks

The Barnes are sold. Price reduced to $60 a box plus actual shipping costs. ($10 for the PPU) Shipping from Louisville KY. Venmo accpeted

ok $120 plus shipping

I’d prefer to sell them all but what do you offer?

140 rounds of assorted 375 H&H ammo for sale $500 Two boxes of Extreme Custom Ammunition - Barnes 270 TSX Two boxes of Barnes VOR-TX 300 grain TSX FB One box of Federal Nosler Partition 300 grain One box of Federal 300 grain soft point One box of PPU FMJ 300 grain Buyer will pay actual shipping

You may use any brand or type of lock to secure your firearm case, including TSA-recognized locks. From TSA https://www.tsa.gov/travel/transporting-firearms-and-ammunition

The Fort Lewis is not insulated. But I prefer a heavier higher boot.

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Danner, Fort Lewis all leather boot.

Has anyone had a rifle stolen while traveling commercial airline? I can't imagine how someone could pull that off. I can see a baggage handler grabbing a wallet out of a bag or some jewelry. But how would that get away with walking out with a rifle? It just seems unlikely and very high risk...

Mountain zebra or Kudu

I've never considered any hunt that I've been on underrated or overrated. Probably the most surprisingly challengingly and rewarding hunt was mountain zebra in Nambia. I'm surprised to hear so many comment that whitetail deer is overrated. Try still hunting a mature buck in the Adirondacks.

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Day 9 (June 9) We got up very early that day, 0400 I think. My PH wanted to try the water hole again for a few hours at first light. It was cold and after the sun came up it got very windy. We didn't last too long in the blind and soon got out to drive around looking for fresh tracks. The...

Wow! I was an E-3 in the Army in 1986 and $1,600 was about three months take-home pay for me.

Day 8 (June 8) When we got back to our main camp (June 7), in the mountains, a couple of the hunters had killed mountain zebras and were talking about how tough the hunt was and how far they had to walk through the mountains. Two hunters didn't get zebras and said they weren't back up. It was...

I agree 100% and I even told him that I would thrown them a few bucks if he’d given me a minute.

Day 7 (June 7) After finding the loose bolts on my gun I wanted to shoot it just to ensure it was still on. Two rounds touching two inches high at 100 yards confirmed it was good to go. After rereading my post I've decided to spare y'all the details of my unsuccessful black wildebeest hunt...

I am sure that there are older PHs in excellent physical condition. But I've never had anyone "walk my ass off". Well, maybe my daughter who is a PT instructor at a law enforcement academy.

Yes I agree. Overall, I'm happy with the outfitter and I'd even hunt there again. The property that is his is amazing. I think it's over 110,000 acres of the most rugged terrain I've seen. The animals on this property were very difficult to hunt and very wild. If I went back I'd only want to...

My PH and I basically "settled it" in the field. He asked me several times if I was ok with it and I told him that I was so I didn't feel right going back to the outfitter to complain.

Day 6 (June 6). Yes, he was a smoker. I could handle the fast driving while sitting in the passenger seat, but standing up in the bed of the truck trying to hang on while protecting my rifle was just a bit challenging.

That night back at the new lodge I was going to wipe down my rifle and found where the "rattle" was coming from. The two main bolts that hold the barrel to the stock were about to fall out. I thought I had the right driver in my little tool kit but I didn't. Luckily, one of the other PHs did and...

Day five (June 5). Kudu was number one on my list and my PH assured me that we were going to get a great trophy. We drove miles on the dunes with me on the back of the truck hanging on for dear life. I'm not exaggerating one bit. My ribs were still sore a week later from banging into the rest...

So after taking the Gemsbok back to the skinning shed we headed back out looking for Springbok. Again, it's so impressive at how quickly the PH and trackers can spot the game and even assess the size of the rams in the group. The tracker told me that there were four rams in the group that were...

First I'd really like to thank everyone for all your help and advice offered on the website. It's been a great source of information and full of kind and knowledgable members. Before I found this site I really didn't think I'd ever actually get the opportunity to hunt in Africa. But I did and...

Had zebra backstrap for the first time last week. It was great. I wish I could have brought some home.

The 38 inch sleeve is easy enough to find IF you’re 4XL. It’s hard to find in 42-44 inch chest sizes.

Reading this as I’m waiting to board my flight to Namibia for my first safari.

Most of these boots look like high-top sneakers to me. I prefer all leather. While I don't have weak ankles the Danner Fort Lewis has great ankle support. They are very durable, every pair I have owned has lasted me several years. I would get a new pair every other year for work and then use...

Pull-ups and lots of them.

You can't "bleed out" an animal that's dead.. We used to butcher a lot of animals on the farm growing up and the only time that we would bleed out is when my dad wanted blood sausage. In that case we'd stick the hog rather than shoot him. It was my job to try to catch all the blood in a bucket...

Their work looks great.

Greetings. I'll be going to Namibia in June 2025 and I'm looking for a taxidermist with experience with African game. I live near Louisville, KY but I'm willing to drive a couple of hours if need be. I'm not originally from this area so I don't have any local connections. Any recommendations...

I hunted with several guys for many years that all carried 7400s or 742s and I didn't see "frequent" failures or "jams" and I still haven't won the lottery.

I received my 7400 Carbine in 30-06 as a gift in 1990. It was the only rifle I hunted with for over 30 years. I carried it between 20-30 days every deer season in the northeast. It has seen a lot of rainy, snowy days and probably didn't always get taken care of the way it should have been. It...

What broad head were you using?

I've killed a lot of whitetail deer in eastern woodlands and I'd guess about 50% drop at the shot and the other 50% run off and die. But, I usually don't see them after they run and I find them after a very short tracking job. I've noticed that in a lot of the African hunting videos, I've...

My PH suggested June for Kudu...so that's when I'm going

My daughter has a half-ton Tundra and the ride is very stiff and harsh so I'd hate to see what the 3/4 ton rides like. I have a 2017 Ram Longhorn Laramie 1500 and it rides like a dream, has plenty of towing power and mileage is usually about 20 mpg. It's the only vehicle that I've ever purchased...